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31-07-2007
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I see alot of strange names here.....it's like decoding a message. I use a Dewalt wet saw to make cuts in most porcelain ad stone tiles. Like this: [url=http://www.toolmarts.com/dewaltD24000.html]DEWALT D24000 Heavy-Duty 10" Wet Tile Saw[/url] I use alot of Barwalt tools.....grout floats....trowels...straight egdes and screeds. I like to use custom products for thinsets and mortars.... [url=http://www.custombuildingproducts.com/ProductCatalog/SettingMaterials/LatexPortlandCementMortars/VersabondFlexFortifiedThinSet.aspx?user=arc&lang=en]Custom Building Products :: Architects & Specification Writers :: VersaBond Flex(R)[/url] I use a rubi ts40 for snap cuts on most 12"x12" floor tiles. (most popular size) Sorry I am not very good at the metric system.....so all my stuff is still in inches and feet. (and to think...you guys taught us this......and now you use the metric system....) I use durock brand cement board..... 1/4 and 1/2 inch. I cut cement board with an angle grinder with a 4 inch dry diamond blade.....I also makes some tile cuts with this as well.....circle for commode flange.......small notches....etc.. | ||
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I nearly bought the dewalt wet saw last november. but htere was a delay on the delivery so i bought this instead...... 1.5hp Sliding Tile Cutter and Stand (DW200N) - available to buy online from rutlands.co.uk ... as regarding dry cutters i have rubi ts 40...ts 60.....and tx700n.... | ||
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31-07-2007
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David...thats an interesting saw. Is it heavy? I like the dewalt because it is only 75lbs for the main piece....pretty east to move around and set up. Having a helper makes me more likely to use a wet saw.....if my rubi gives me any trouble snapping the tile. So many people doing "stone looking rough tiles" that do not snap well....as well as Porcelain tiles.....1/2 the tile I do now is porcelain. | ||
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the rubi dw200n weighs 40kg ..in your weights that is 88lb... but easy to manouvre with its wheels and assembly is ok with the attached folding leg system......and will cut a tile length 720mm ( 29inch tile) and using the plunge and cut it will cut a tile 840mm long ( 34 inch tile)...... | ||
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31-07-2007
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I could imagine a day of leaning out setting 34 inch tiles. I bet my shoulders would be sore. I see some 20"x20" tiles on occasion, but most are 12-13 inch square. Sometimes patterns. Lots on a 45 degree angle. I am working on a 400 square foot kitchen, laundry, and bath right now. Added 1/4 cement board over existing vinyl flooring and subfloor. total of 1 1/4 thickness makes a nice solid floor to set tile on. I NEVER set tile over plywood or wood subfloor... always use a cement board thinsetted and nailed down with 1 1/4" galvanized roofing nails. I see you guys use these "tilers sponges" they look square to me.....square edges....I would hate those.....they would dig grout out. I use these sponges with rounded over edges. Like these: Grout Cleaning, Grout Removal, Professional Grout Cleaning machines, Grouting Machine Then I cut them in half. Also.....bucket trowel? and these tubs you use for mixing mortar? We use 5 gallon buckets.......and "margin trowels" like these... Marshalltown Margin Trowel. Tile Saws. Contractors Direct These bucket trowels intrest me. Please tell me you guys hand mix grout and do not machine mix it...... | ||
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Dave, I have been using the Rubi TS 50 and have just encountered problems cutting 600mm porcelain (you just cant cut them!). Being a little wet behind the ears, would Rubi ts60 be perfick? | ||||||||||
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i cut the sponges in half aswell.... and yes i hand mix grout... but when washing floors etc . dave . alot of tile fixers over here use wash boy kits... as seen here..Tilers Washboy - Wall Tiling Tools - Tiling Tools, wall, these more than half the time it takes to wash a floor off.... | ||
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31-07-2007
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Some porcelains are just unsnappable. If a wetsaw (That's yank for wet cutter), is not available, the use an angle grinder.... like this..... DeWalt D28402K Angle Grinder at Tools Plus with a dry cut diamond blade...like this... WET DRY DIAMOND TILE CUTTER BLADE FITS DEWALT BOSCH 4" - (item 200134656905 end time Aug-03-07 19  24 PDT) | ||
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I'd love a big tile cutter like either of those! Thing is i've only just set up and don't really think i need it to cut 10x8 ceramics in a bathroom that the cutter won't even fit in! I'll stick to my TS50+ and my £30 plasplugs for now! lol Gaz | ||||||||||
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31-07-2007
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When you get large floors to do in stone gaz you will wish you had one coz they are a god send believe me....lol | ||
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01-08-2007
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I have used a grouting system before.......but when I do use them....I find I don't pay attention as much to each grout joint.....I may have a go at one again someday.... (That last part almost sounded English huh?) You guys are rubbing off on me. So....explain the "Bucket trowel"....is this just a bigger margin trowel? Do you guys scoop mortar out of the gigantic tile tub things? Check this out.......been my favorite addition as of late.......bucket dolly. I love these... bucket dolly,universal dolly,rolling knee pads,5 gallon bucket dolly,5 gal dolly,rolling bucket dolly,tile dolly,stone dolly,marble dolly,appliance dolly,appliance movers,furniture mover,construction knee pads,knee pad tile,knee protection,tile and marble restoration,flooring knee pads,knee pads & wheels | ||
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